In the midst of a global pandemic, and in between her 3rd year Geology exams at Queens, STEM powerhouse Vanessa Ortelli did a fantastic first solo.
CONGRATS VANESSA!!!
March 24, 2021
Dan Goodwin's First Solo
How do you cool off on a hot summer day? Fly a great first solo… and then get dunked! Congrats Dan!
July 29, 2019
Emma McKendry's First Solo
A great job by Emma on her first solo flight!
July 16, 2019
David Martin's Commercial Pilot Licence
A big congrats to David Martin on passing his Commercial Flight Test with flying colours! Best of luck on in your aviation career!
February 11, 2019
Bruno Albano's First Solo
Congratulations on achieving the first milestone in your aviation career!
September 15, 2018
Chris Cowan's Multi-Engine Rating
Examiner Mark Braithwaite and Chris Cowan completed a great flight test today. Congratulations Chris!
March 26, 2018
Chris Cowan's Private Pilot Licence
After months of hard work, Chris can officially call himself a fully licensed pilot! Way to go!
November, 2017
Lorne Gershman's Multi-IFR Rating
Congratulations to instructor Lorne Gershman (pictured right) for completing his Group 1 Instrument Rating! Lorne will be leaving us this week to begin basic flight training on the Harvard II aircraft with the Canadian Forces. Good luck, Lorne! It’s been great flying with you.
April 9, 2016
Assaf Shool's Private Flight Test
Congratulations to Assaf Shool for flying an excellent flight test and becoming the Kingston Flying Club’s newest licenced pilot!
January 23, 2016
Sophie Coles' Multi-Engine Rating
Despite a stretch of bad weather, Sophie Coles successfully completed her multi-engine rating on December 19th. Congrats Sophie!
December 19, 2015
Mahalia Wreggitt's Multi-Engine Rating
Congrats to Mahalia Wreggitt for completing her multi-engine rating!
November 29, 2015
Elisha Peterson's First Solo
Another week, another great first solo, this time by Elisha. Keep up the good work!
October 30, 2015
Lorne Gershman's Multi-Engine Rating
Congratulations to instructor Lorne Gershman (pictured left) for completing his multi-engine rating! Lorne will be starting basic training to become a pilot in the Canadian Armed Forces next week and should have a real leg up on the competition!
October 23, 2015
Paul Loyst's First Solo
Congratulations to Paul Loyst (pictured left) for completing his first solo!
October 21, 2015
Scott Hall's First Solo
On an unseasonably warm day in October, Scott got tired of his instructor and kicked him out of the plane… and proceeded to execute three perfect touch and gos! Way to go Scott!!!
October 8, 2015
Mahalia Wreggitt's Commercial Flight Test
One of our most dedicated commercial students, Mahalia flew an excellent flight test and is now pursuing a float course in Kelowna. Congrats Mahalia!
August 28, 2015
Zach Raby's First Solo
Zach Raby (on the receiving end) is “congratulated” by instructors Lorne and Johnathan on a great first solo flight. Way to go Zach!
July 23, 2015
Randall Legere's Private Flight Test
Congratulations to Randall Legere (pictured left) on one of the quickest private pilot courses in the history of the Flying Club! Randall arrived from Peterborough on June 2nd ready for his first solo flight, and finished in just 59 days!
July 30, 2015
Assaf Shool's First Solo
Congrats to Assaf Shool who executed a perfect 3 circuits for his first solo. Congrats also to instructor Lorne Gershman. Note the look of vindication on Assaf’s face as he enjoys the traditional post-solo shower!
July 23, 2015
Erik Hutten's Private Flight Test
Congratulations to Erik Hutten for passing the flight test for his Private Pilot Licence. Way to go Erik!
June 20, 2015
Jeff Douglass's Private Flight Test
Congrats to Jeff Douglass who after months of practice and years of ultralight flying, flew an excellent flight test to become our newest certified Private Pilot! Jeff intends to make the most of his new privileges by flying into the United States.
June 6, 2015
Alexandre Charest Bisnaire's First Solo
In between exams and assignments in his final year at Queens U, Alexandre Charest Bisnaire still managed to squeeze in some cold flights to achieve his first solo flight!
CONGRATULATIONS ALEX!!!!
February 8, 2015
Jeremy Wilson's First Solo
With the sun shining, light winds and -35ºC (it felt like that) Jeremy Wilson went for it! He braved the elements and performed a perfect first solo! Jeremy was then christened with a pail of snow.
CONGRATULATIONS Jeremy, well done!!
January 31, 2015
Mike Johnson's Private Flight Test
Newly minted Captain Johnson started his first flight of the New Year with his first set of passengers! Mike’s oldest wants to start his flight training tomorrow!!
(Dad can I borrow the credit card??)
January 3, 2015
Vaibhav Patel's Commercial Flight Test
Congratulations to veteran pilot Vaibhav Patel on the completion of his Commercial Pilot Licence!!!
Update: Vaibhav is now a cargo pilot with Cargojet, flying the mighty Boeing 767!
May 17, 2013
Nick Brownell's Private Flight Test
Nick Brownell was one of several successful candidates who completed their PPL flight tests in 2013.
Update: Nick is now an airline pilot with Air Canada Jazz, flying the Dash 8-Q400!
April 21, 2013
Steve Boston's Private Flight Test
Congratulations to Steve Boston on a successful Private Pilot Flight Test… Bravo Zulu!
March 3, 2013
Jeff Douglass's First Solo
The cold weather didn’t stop Jeff Douglass’s enthusiasm and may have even helped him demonstrate a flawless landing for his first solo. This left his grumpy instructor with nothing to criticize!